Thursday, June 10, 2010

Silver screen demons and Rowan's inner Demon

I honestly have to say that I haven't seen a lot of demon movies. At least not purposely. Demons just plain freak me out. And if there's an exorcism scene in a movie, that really freaks me. Not sure why. Maybe it's because some people actually believe they can be possessed by demons, and I'm not sure if I believe that or not.

Anyway, here's a short list, and be sure to shout out your fav demon movies so we can add them to our movie-viewing lists.

For starters, I do love CONSTANTINE. I don't consider it a classic demon movie, but it has a lot of demons in it. Go figure. Love the visuals. Absolutely stunning imagery. And Keanu is always best in those roles that require little dialogue from him and a lot of action.

My son recommends Jennifer's Body. (Wow. Who'd a thought a 19-yr old boy would suggest that movie, eh?) ;-)

Sexy temptress Megan Fox is hotter than hell as Jennifer, a gorgeous, seductive cheerleader who takes evil to a whole new level after she’s possessed by a sinister demon. Steamy action and gore galore ensue as the male student body succumbs to Jennifer's insatiable appetite for human flesh. Now it’s up to her best friend (Amanda Seyfried) to stop Jennifer's reign of terror before it's too late!

I suspect NIGHT OF THE DEMONS is a classic.

On the night of halloween 10 teens decide to go to a party at an abandoned funeral parlor. Hull house rumored to be built on an evil patch of land & underground stream is the place. While starting the party the teens gather around a big mirror to perform a seance..Big mistake.

Another classic is ROSEMARY'S BABY. I remember just seeing ads for this one when I was a kid gave me the creeps. Though I confess, the 'making a pact with the devil' storyline is always fun. A loving New York couple is expecting their first baby, however Rosemary's husband makes a pact with the devil to send his career skyward.

And what demon list would be complete without THE EXORCIST? Never saw it, but sure hated pea soup when I was a kid, again, because of the promo and all the hype about that chick's head turning around and spewing out pea soup. (Yes, I'm easily influenced by media. Don't even ask me about Silence of the Lambs; the horror!)

We're featuring another author of demon romance today: Michelle Rowan

The Demon in MeLiving in Eden – Book #1
Berkley Sensation

Hell hath no fury like a woman possessed.Fate has led Eden Riley to become a “psychic consultant” to the police, even though her abilities are unreliable at best. Those
paranormal powers are about to get her into a jam she couldn’t have predicted. After her hunky police detective partner guns down a serial killer in front of her, Eden realizes that she’s quite literally no longer alone. A voice in her head introduces himself as Darrak. He’s a demon. But not in a bad way!

Darrak lost his original body 300 years ago thanks to a witch’s curse. This is the first time he’s ever been able to speak directly to a host, plus there’s a bonus. Eden’s psychic energy helps him to take form during daylight hours. He wants to use this chance to find a way to break his curse — finally. Otherwise, Eden’s going to have to learn to live with this sexy demon…like it or not. And she thinks she might like it.

29 comments:

The only demon book I own and read is Kresley Cole's Dark Desires After Dusk. I don't really know why I haven't tried more Demons. Probably because of my obsession with vampires but I remember that I liked it. I think it's (high) time for me to see if there are other sexy demons out their that I might enjoy reading about.

My all time favorite is definitely Rosemary's Baby. That movie was so well made for its time. I can watch it over and over. I do remember, though, as a kid going to the drive-in, getting scared to death seeing the stroller on the hill. Looking at it now, it wasn't scary, but for a kid it sure was.

I also like Constantine for the demon movie - but Jennifer's Body sound interesting, too! I love Larissa Iones Demonica Series - the characters really stick with you and I love them all (looking forward to Sin and Con's story!!)

When it comes to demons I always get in my mind Supernatural. I like the fact that the demons are both good and evil but mostly they are all deceptive. You can't trust them even though they look like a little cute girl. :P

I love all things Demons! I love Rowland's Kara Gillian series, Mead's Georgina Kincaid series, Ione's Demonica series, But I have to second dfordarla is saying my favorite out of them all is Jenna Blacks Morgan Kingsley series! Sooo good!!! I have yet to read Demon in Me so thanks for the chance to win a copy! ;-)

I'd choose Larissa Ione's Demonica series, but I have to give a shout out to Jaye Well's Giguhl, he's an awesome secondary character who loves the Home Shopping Network.I'm dying to read The Demon In Me, so this is a wonderful chance to win it.

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